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Carnelian and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Carnelian and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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