Wardite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.81
Not Available
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Wardite and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Wardite and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.