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Nepheline and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Nepheline and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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