Nepheline and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
2.39
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular
Cleavage
[1010] Poor
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nepheline and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nepheline and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nepheline and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.