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Amblygonite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
Not Available   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Amblygonite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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