Chondrodite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.202.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chondrodite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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