Nephrite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
Not Available
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Not Available
Nephrite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.