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Nickeline and Hauyne Physical Properties


Hauyne and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Gelatinises in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.4-2.5   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   

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Nickeline and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.

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