Nephrite and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.66-2.80
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
3,1 basal
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Nephrite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
Nephrite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.