Stichtite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Stichtite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.11-2.202.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Stichtite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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Stichtite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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