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Neptunite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
3.77-3.93
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Neptunite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Neptunite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.