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Neptunite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Neptunite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Neptunite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.