Esperite and Nepheline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
[1010] Poor
Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Esperite and Nepheline Chemical Formula
While comparing Esperite 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 Esperite and Nepheline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Esperite and Nepheline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.