Schorlomite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Schorlomite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Nepheline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorlomite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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