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Nickeline and Nepouite Physical Properties


Nepouite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.18-3.24   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
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Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
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Nickeline and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.

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