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Nepouite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4  
-  

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Nepouite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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