Neptunite and Manganaxinite 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
  
3.314
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{110} good
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Neptunite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Neptunite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.