Neptunite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Neptunite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.232.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} good

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Neptunite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Neptunite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.