Nickeline and Mottramite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Mottramite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nickeline and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.