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Nepheline and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[1010] Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
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Nepheline and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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