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Nephrite and Chrysoberyl 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
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Nephrite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Nephrite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.