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Sylvite and Nepheline Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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