Uvite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Uvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.14Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Not Available

Uvite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Uvite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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