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Nepouite
Nepouite

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Nepouite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.18-3.244
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

perfect on {001}
{010} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

25
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
FeO(OH)

Nepouite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepouite- Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)

Nepouite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.