Nickeline and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Vanadinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.8-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

C20H36

Nickeline and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Nickeline and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.