Nephrite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Nephrite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene 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 Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

Nephrite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.