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Nepheline and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.656.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nepheline and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nepheline and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.