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Gaylussite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Gaylussite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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