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Nepheline and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
3-3.15   

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

Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Nepheline and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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