Hydrogrossular and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Not Available
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.