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Nephrite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Nephrite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite 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 Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Nephrite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.