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Cavansite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Cavansite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33   
2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
Good on {010}   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cavansite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite 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 Cavansite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Cavansite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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