Nepheline and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
[1010] Poor
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
Nepheline and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Nepheline and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Nepheline and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.