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Nepouite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
2   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   

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Nepouite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Achroite 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 Nepouite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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