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Nepouite and Inderite 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

3.18-3.241.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

perfect on {001}
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

22.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nepouite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepouite- Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nepouite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.