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Tsavorite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.55-2.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
[1010] Poor

Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tsavorite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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