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Hollandite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hollandite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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