Herderite and Nepheline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
[1010] Poor
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Herderite and Nepheline Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Nepheline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Herderite and Nepheline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.