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Albite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Nepouite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
3.18-3.24  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  
perfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4  

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Albite and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Nepouite 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 Albite and Nepouite chemical formula.

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Albite and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.

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