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Chiastolite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
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[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chiastolite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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