Nephrite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Nephrite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nephrite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.