Nepheline and Chromite Physical Properties

Nepheline

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.654.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[1010] Poor

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe++Cr2O4

Nepheline and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Nepheline and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.