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Nickeline and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nickeline and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nickeline and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.