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Nepheline and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Nepheline and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Nepheline and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.