Lawsonite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.09Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Lawsonite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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