Neptunite and Pezzotaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
  
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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
  
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Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Neptunite and Pezzotaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Neptunite and Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Pezzotaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Pezzotaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is Not Available whereas that of Pezzotaite is Not Available.