Nepouite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Nepouite

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.242.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nepouite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Nepheline 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 Nepouite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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

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Nepouite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.