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Vesuvianite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vesuvianite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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