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Nepouite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {001}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Nepouite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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