Nephrite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Nephrite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite 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 Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nephrite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.