Neptunite and Linarite Physical Properties

Neptunite

Linarite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.235.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} good

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Neptunite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Compare Red Gemstones

Neptunite Vs Pyrope

Neptunite Vs Pyroxmangite

Neptunite Vs Pyrope Spessartine

Neptunite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.