Nephrite and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
6.50-7.00
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Nephrite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Nephrite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.