Neptunite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Neptunite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.232.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} good

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Neptunite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Neptunite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.