Nephrite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Nephrite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Nephrite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.