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Aquamarine 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
2.66-2.80
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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