Oligoclase and Nepheline Physical Properties

Oligoclase

Nepheline

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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

2.62-2.672.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Oligoclase and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Oligoclase and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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