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Nepheline and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.652.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepheline and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

Nepheline and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.