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Nepheline
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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet



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Nepheline and Yttrium Aluminium 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
2.55-2.654.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[1010] Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepheline and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepheline and Yttrium Aluminium 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 Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepheline and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepheline and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepheline and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepheline is 4.55 whereas that of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.55.