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Nepheline and Scheelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
5.9-6.3
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nepheline and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nepheline and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.