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Nepheline and Piemontite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Nepheline and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.