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Nickeline and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

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Nickeline and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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