Nephrite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Nephrite

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.10Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Not Available

Nephrite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Nephrite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.