Nepheline and Star diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
  
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
[1010] Poor
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Nepheline and Star diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Nepheline and Star diopside 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 Star diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Nepheline and Star diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Star diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Star diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is Not Available whereas that of Star diopside is Not Available.