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Zinnwaldite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
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Zinnwaldite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Nickeline chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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

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