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Edenite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.72-2.83   

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

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Edenite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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