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Nepheline and Demantoid 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
2.55-2.653.77-3.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepheline and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepheline and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.