Herderite and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Herderite and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Herderite and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.