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Barite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Barite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Barite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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