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Sardonyx and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
Not Available   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Sardonyx and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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