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Nepheline and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepheline and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Titanite Sphene 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 Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepheline and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.