Uvite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
  
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
5-5.5
  
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.