Nickeline and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Nickeline and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Nickeline and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.