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Padparadscha and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Padparadscha and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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