Nickeline and Chabazite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Chabazite

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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 Available2.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nickeline and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Nickeline and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.