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Nepheline and Rutilated Quartz 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
2.55-2.652.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
Indiscernible
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.
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Nepheline and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Nepheline and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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