Nephrite and Maw Sit Sit Physical Properties

Nephrite and Maw Sit Sit Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit- (K,Na)3(Al,Fe)2Si3O12

Nephrite and Maw Sit Sit Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Maw Sit Sit Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Maw Sit Sit Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.45-3.15 whereas that of Maw Sit Sit is 2.45-3.15.