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Nickeline and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Nickeline and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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