Nepouite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Nepouite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.243.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Nepouite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.