Nickeline and Kainite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nickeline and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.