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Schorlomite and Neptunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.933.19-3.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Schorlomite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Neptunite 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 Schorlomite and Neptunite chemical formula.

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

Schorlomite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.