Nephrite and Natrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.20-2.26
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite and Natrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite 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 Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite and Natrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.