Willemite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Willemite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.89-4.182.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2SiO 4Michael 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

Willemite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael 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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Willemite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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