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Nickeline and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
NiAs  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Nickeline and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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