Nephrite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
1.93-1.99
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Nephrite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Nephrite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.