Nickeline and Coral Physical Properties

Nickeline

Coral

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.60-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nickeline and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Nickeline and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.