Leucite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Leucite

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

2.45-2.502.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Leucite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite 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 Leucite and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Leucite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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