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Nepouite
Nepouite

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Nepouite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.18-3.246.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

perfect on {001}
None

Mohs Hardness

23-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
C20H36

Nepouite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nepouite- Ni3(Si2O5)(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Nepouite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.