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Arfvedsonite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
3.18-3.37   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
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Arfvedsonite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Nuummite 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 Arfvedsonite and Nuummite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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