Hexagonite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Hexagonite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Nephrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich 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

Hexagonite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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