Umbalite and Nepheline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
[1010] Poor
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Umbalite and Nepheline Chemical Formula
While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Nepheline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Umbalite and Nepheline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.