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Nickeline and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.17   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCl   

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Nickeline and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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