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Nepheline and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.55-2.65
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
[1010] Poor
5-6
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
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2.98-3.03
Uneven
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
5-6
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepheline and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline Vs Hexagonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is whereas that of Hexagonite is .