Home
Gemstones


Nepheline and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
2.78   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Nepheline and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Nepheline and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones