Peridot and Nepheline Physical Properties

Peridot

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.552.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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

Peridot and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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