Humite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Humite

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.322.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Humite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Humite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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