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Nickeline and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Nickeline and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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