Neptunite Information

Neptunite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

USA

1.2 Color

Black, Red, Brown

1.3 Streak

Brown, Red

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.19-3.23

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

2.6 Cleavage

{110} good

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

x=yellow-orange

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.692-1.734

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0294-0.0452

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Red Gemstones

Neptunite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Neptunite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Neptunite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Neptunite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Neptunite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Neptunite details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in USA.
Color: Common colors observed are Black, Red, Brown.
Chemical Formula: KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).

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