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Nepheline and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
2.27-2.33   

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

Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Nepheline and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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