Nepheline and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[1010] Poor
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nepheline and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nepheline and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nepheline and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.