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Indicolite Blue Tourmaline
Indicolite Blue Tourmaline

Narsarsukite
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Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.112.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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