Heliodor and Neptunite Physical Properties

Heliodor

Neptunite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.19-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Heliodor and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Neptunite chemical formula.

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

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Heliodor and Neptunite Specific Gravity

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