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Nickeline and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
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Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Imperfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be3Al2Si6O18   

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Nickeline and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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