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Neptunite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Neptunite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Neptunite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.