Tinzenite and Neptunite Physical Properties

Tinzenite

Neptunite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.355-3.4333.19-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good

{110} good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Tinzenite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Neptunite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tinzenite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

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