Ceylonite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Ceylonite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.9Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Not Available

Ceylonite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Ceylonite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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