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Nepheline and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Nepheline and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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