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Kyanite and Nepheline Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.652.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kyanite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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

Kyanite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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