Nephrite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties

Nephrite and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Nephrite and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Crystal Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is Not Available whereas that of Crystal Quartz is Not Available.