Nuummite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Nuummite

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

3.18-3.372.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nuummite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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

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Nuummite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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