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Kunzite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

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

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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.

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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.

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