Nepheline and Petalite Physical Properties

Nepheline

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.652.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[1010] Poor

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nepheline and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Nepheline and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.