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Starlite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Starlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.91-4.73   
2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
5-6   

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

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Starlite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite 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 Starlite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Starlite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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