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Nickeline and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

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

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Nickeline and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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