Adamite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Adamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.55-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adamite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Nepheline 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 Adamite and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Adamite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.