Nephrite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.65-2.90
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.