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Pezzottaite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Pezzottaite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Nickeline 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 Pezzottaite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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