Home
Gemstones


Nickeline and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.71   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Nickeline and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Nickeline and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones