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Nephrite and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
3.43-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nephrite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite 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 Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nephrite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.