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Nepouite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.18-3.243.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

perfect on {001}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

24
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
FeAs

Nepouite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepouite- Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Nepouite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.