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Nepheline and Stolzite 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
2.55-2.652
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Nepheline and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Nepheline and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.