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Nepheline and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular 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   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   

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Nepheline and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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