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Anorthoclase and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Anorthoclase and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase and Narsarsukite 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 Anorthoclase and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Anorthoclase and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthoclase and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthoclase and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthoclase is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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