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Nickeline and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.84   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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