Nickeline and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Nickeline

Sardonyx

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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

Not Available2.55-2.70

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

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nickeline and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Nickeline and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.