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Gedrite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.259
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gedrite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gedrite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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