Nickeline and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Nickeline

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nickeline and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Nickeline and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.