Nepheline and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties

Nepheline and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Lapis lazuli 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 Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄(S,SO)₄

Nepheline and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.