Nickeline and Nephrite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Nickeline and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Nephrite 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 Nickeline and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Nickeline and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.