Nickeline and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

Nickeline

Tortoiseshell

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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

Not Available1.25-1.35

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

5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Nickeline and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.