Nepouite and Augite Physical Properties

Nepouite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nepouite- Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
• Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Nepouite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.