Neptunite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
{110} good
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
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Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Neptunite and Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Neptunite and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Neptunite and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Kashmir sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Kashmir sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is Not Available whereas that of Kashmir sapphire is Not Available.