Nepheline

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5,0 – 6,0
Specific Gravity 2,55 – 2,65
Refractive Index 1,529 – 1,547
Crystal System Hexagonal
Luster Vitreous,Greasy
Cleavage Imperfect
Fracture Sub-Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0,003

Mohs Hardness

Mohs Hardness: 5,0 – 6,0
1 Soft10 Hard

Crystal System

a a c Hexagonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Nepheline

Nepheline is a sodium potassium aluminum silicate feldspathoid mineral forming colorless, white, gray, yellowish, or rarely blue-green prismatic hexagonal crystals with a greasy to vitreous luster in silica-undersaturated igneous rocks. Named from the Greek for "cloud" because it becomes cloudy when immersed in acid, it forms in syenites, phonolites, and nephelinites worldwide including Greenland, Norway, South Africa, and Canada. Gem-quality transparent material is rarely faceted, making cut nepheline a mineralogical curiosity for collectors.

Jewelry Use

Durability 4/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nepheline?
Nepheline is a sodium potassium aluminum silicate feldspathoid mineral forming colorless, white, gray, yellowish, or rarely blue-green prismatic hexagonal crystals with a greasy to vitreous luster in silica-undersaturated igneous rocks. Named from the Greek for "cloud" because it becomes cloudy when
What is the hardness of Nepheline?
Nepheline has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Nepheline?
Nepheline is primarily Various.
How much does Nepheline cost?
Nepheline falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Nepheline?
Nepheline belongs to the Hexagonal crystal system.

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