Garnet and Nepheline Physical Properties

Garnet

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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