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Citrine and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Citrine and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Citrine and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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