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Variscite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
[1010] Poor  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Variscite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Variscite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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