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Zoisite and Nepheline Physical Properties


Nepheline and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
[1010] Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Zoisite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

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

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