Nickeline and Diamond Physical Properties

Nickeline

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Nickeline and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Nickeline and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.