Nepheline and Padparadscha Physical Properties

Nepheline and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepheline and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.