Nickeline and Variscite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Nickeline and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Nickeline and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.