Nickeline and Ametrine Physical Properties

Nickeline

Ametrine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Nickeline and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂

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Nickeline and Ametrine Specific Gravity

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