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Nickeline and Shortite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
-9999
Conchoidal, Uneven
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
5-5.5
NiAs
 
-
-
-
2.61
Conchoidal
{010} Distinct
3
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nickeline and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Shortite Specific Gravity

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