Natrolite and Nepheline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.26
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
[1010] Poor
Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Natrolite and Nepheline Chemical Formula
While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Nepheline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael 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.
Natrolite and Nepheline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Natrolite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Natrolite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Natrolite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.