Rock Crystal and Nephrite Physical Properties

Rock Crystal

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Rock Crystal and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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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Rock Crystal and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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