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Neptunite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell and Neptunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23   
1.25-1.35   

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Neptunite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Neptunite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.

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