Nephrite and Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
3.95-4.30
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
none
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nephrite and Almandine Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Almandine 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 Nephrite and Almandine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nephrite and Almandine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.