Nickeline and Copper Physical Properties

Nickeline

Copper

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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 AvailableNot Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Nickeline and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Nickeline and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.