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Nepheline and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.652.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Nepheline and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Nepheline and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.