Nephrite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Nephrite and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Variscite 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 Variscite 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 Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Nephrite and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.