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Charoite and Neptunite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.54-2.78
Conchoidal
Good in three directions
5-6
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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3.19-3.23
Conchoidal
{110} good
5-6
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Charoite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Neptunite chemical formula.

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Charoite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite Vs Neptunite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is whereas that of Neptunite is .