Nickeline and Diaspore Physical Properties

Nickeline

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Nickeline and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Nickeline and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.