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Rutile and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30   
2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rutile and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Rutile and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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