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Nepheline and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Andean Opal and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Nepheline and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Andean Opal 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 Nepheline and Andean Opal chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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