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Neptunite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Neptunite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Neptunite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.