Nickeline and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not AvailableNot Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nickeline and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.