Nickeline and Piemontite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not AvailableNot Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nickeline and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.