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Nephrite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.102.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Nephrite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite 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 Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Nephrite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.