Euclase and Nephrite Physical Properties

Euclase

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.08-3.122.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Euclase and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase and Nephrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Euclase and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Euclase and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.