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Gahnite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Gahnite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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