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Nickeline and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nickeline and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nickeline and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.