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Nepouite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.18-3.243.05-3.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

perfect on {001}
Poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness

25
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nepouite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepouite- Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nepouite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.