Nickeline and Amazonite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi₃O₈

Nickeline and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Nickeline and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.