Nickeline and Pietersite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Pietersite

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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

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1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Nickeline and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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