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Calcite and Nickeline Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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