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Nepheline and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Nepheline and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Tsavorite Garnet 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 Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Nepheline and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.