Nickeline and Shigaite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nickeline and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.