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Nephrite and Charlesite 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
2.90-3.10
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Nephrite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite 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 Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Nephrite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.