Hureaulite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Hureaulite

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

3.192.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Hureaulite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Hureaulite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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