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Nepouite and Adamite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.18-3.244.32-4.48
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

perfect on {001}
{101}, good; {010}, poor

Mohs Hardness

23.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Nepouite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Adamite 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 Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepouite- Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Nepouite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.