Schorl and Nepheline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
[1010] Poor
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Schorl and Nepheline Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Nepheline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Schorl and Nepheline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorl and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorl and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorl is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.