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Catapleiite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72   
Not Available   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Catapleiite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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