Sylvite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Sylvite

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

1.993Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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