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Edenite and Nepheline Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.372.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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