Home
Gemstones


Nephrite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
None  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Nephrite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Nephrite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones