Nickeline and Zircon Physical Properties

Nickeline

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZrSiO₄

Nickeline and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Nickeline and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.