Nephrite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Nephrite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite 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 Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Nephrite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.