Nickeline and Selenite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Selenite

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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

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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

5-5.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Nickeline and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.