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Rosasite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rosasite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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