Hibschite and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hibschite and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hibschite and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.