Nephrite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Nephrite

Diaspore

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.103.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Nephrite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Compare Green Gemstones

Nephrite Vs Phosphosiderite

Nephrite Vs Pearl

Nephrite Vs Pezzottaite

Nephrite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.