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Kainite and Nepheline Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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