Nickeline and Rosasite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nickeline and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.