Nickeline and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nickeline and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Nickeline and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.