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Nepheline and Obsidian Physical Properties


Obsidian and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
2.35-2.60   

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

Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Nepheline and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.

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