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Kunzite and Nepheline Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.55-2.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
[1010] Poor

Mohs Hardness

6-75-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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

Kunzite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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