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Hiddenite and Nepheline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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