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Nepheline and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate 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   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Nepheline and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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