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Tavorite and Nepheline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.322.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tavorite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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