Glass and Nickeline Physical Properties

Glass

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.00Not Available

1 7.18

2.4 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Conchoidal, Uneven

2.5 Cleavage

Not Available

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

2.6 Mohs Hardness

4-65-5.5

2 10

2.9 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Glass and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Glass and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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