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Agate and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Agate and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Nickeline 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 Agate and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Agate and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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