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Aquamarine and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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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