Neptunite and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
{110} good
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Neptunite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Neptunite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Neptunite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.