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Nepheline and Eosphorite 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
2.55-2.653.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nepheline and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nepheline and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.