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Ettringite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Ettringite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Partially soluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.77   
Not Available   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Ettringite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Ettringite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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