Ekanite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Ekanite

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.322.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{101} Distinct

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Ekanite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ekanite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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