Marble and Nepheline Physical Properties

Marble

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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2.55-2.65

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Marble and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble 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 Marble and Nepheline chemical formula.

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

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Marble and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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