Gaspeite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Gaspeite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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