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Chrysoberyl and Nepheline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.69-3.81
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
8.5
BeAl 2 O 4
 
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2.55-2.65
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
[1010] Poor
5-6
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoberyl and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl Vs Nepheline during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is whereas that of Nepheline is .