Nickeline and Ekanite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Ekanite

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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 Available3.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Nickeline and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Nickeline and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.