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Chondrodite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chondrodite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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