Nickeline and Musgravite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nickeline and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Nickeline and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.