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Neptunite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23   
2.75-2.80   

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

Cleavage
{110} good   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Neptunite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Neptunite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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