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Wavellite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Wavellite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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