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Andesine and Nepheline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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