Nickeline and Pearl Physical Properties

Nickeline

Pearl

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nickeline and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Nickeline Vs Sylvite

Nickeline Vs Titanite

Nickeline Vs Vanadinite

Nickeline and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.