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Austinite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
Not Available   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
Not Available   

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Austinite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Austinite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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