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Glaucophane and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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