Parisite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Parisite

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

4.33-4.422.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Parisite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Parisite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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