Nickeline and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Nickeline and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Nickeline and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.