Mohawkite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Mohawkite

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

Not Available2.55-2.65

1 7.18

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

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mohawkite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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

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Mohawkite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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