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Nepouite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Nepouite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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