Nephrite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.51-2.63
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Nephrite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Nephrite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.