Nephrite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
3.76-3.77
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nephrite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nephrite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.