Nickeline and Quartz Physical Properties

Nickeline

Quartz

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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 Available2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Nickeline and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Nickeline and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.