Neptunite and Iolite Physical Properties

Neptunite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.232.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} good

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Neptunite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Neptunite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.