Nickeline and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.04-3.17
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Nickeline and Lazulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nickeline and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Nickeline and Lazulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.