Nickeline and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Nickeline

Aquamarine

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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 Available2.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Nickeline and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Nickeline and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.