Californite and Nepheline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
[1010] Poor
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Californite and Nepheline Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Nepheline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Californite and Nepheline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.