Elaeolite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Elaeolite

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

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2.5 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.672.55-2.65

1 7.18

2.8 Fracture

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

2.9 Cleavage

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[1010] Poor

2.10 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

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

Elaeolite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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

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Elaeolite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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