Weloganite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Weloganite

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

3.20-3.222.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

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

Weloganite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite 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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Weloganite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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