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Ammolite and Neptunite Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ammolite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Neptunite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ammolite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

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

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