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Neptunite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Neptunite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.