Neptunite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Neptunite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.233.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} good

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Neptunite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Neptunite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.