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Nepheline and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
4.9-5.2
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
None
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 Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Pyrite Marcasite 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 Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.