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Nickeline and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Nickeline and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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