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Neptunite and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Neptunite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Neptunite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.