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Amber and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.19-3.23   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{110} good   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Amber and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Neptunite 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 Amber and Neptunite chemical formula.

Amber and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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