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Nepheline and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
3.355-3.433   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
[1010] Poor   
{???} Good, {???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Nepheline and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Nepheline and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.

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