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Nephrite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nephrite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nephrite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.