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Amazonite and Nepheline Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.572.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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