Girasol and Nephrite Physical Properties

Girasol

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.502.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Girasol and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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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Girasol and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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