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Nepheline and Bertrandite Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.652.59-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Nepheline and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Nepheline and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.