Howlite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Howlite

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

2.45-2.582.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Howlite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite 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 Howlite and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Howlite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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