Nephrite and Wernerite Physical Properties

Nephrite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite 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 Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nephrite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.