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Nepheline and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
3.84   

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

Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Nepheline and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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