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Nickeline and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Nickeline and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Aegirine 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 Nickeline and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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