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Nickeline and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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