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Datolite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.72-2.83  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Datolite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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