Glaucophane and Nickeline Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Glaucophane and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Glaucophane and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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