Nickeline and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Zinnwaldite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nickeline and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.