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Nepouite and Bixbite 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

3.18-3.24-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Cleavage

perfect on {001}
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

27.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Nepouite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepouite- Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Bixbite- Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Nepouite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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