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Neptunite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.232.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} good
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Neptunite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Ajoite 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 Neptunite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Neptunite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.