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Nickeline and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Nickeline and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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