Nephrite and Neptunite Physical Properties

Nephrite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite 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 Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nephrite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.