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Rhodolite and Nephrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.842.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodolite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Rhodolite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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