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Nickeline and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Nickeline and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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