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Neptunite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
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Cleavage
{110} good   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Neptunite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Neptunite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.

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