Gaspeite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Gaspeite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Nephrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
• Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gaspeite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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