Pearl and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
none
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pearl and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl 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
Pearl and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.