Nickeline and Afghanite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Afghanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nickeline and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Nickeline and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.