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Nepouite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.18-3.243.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
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Cleavage

perfect on {001}
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

26-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
LiAlSi2O6

Nepouite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepouite- Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Nepouite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.