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Neptunite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Neptunite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Neptunite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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