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Nephrite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nephrite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nephrite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.