Polyhalite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Polyhalite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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