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Arfvedsonite and Nepheline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Arfvedsonite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Arfvedsonite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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