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Langbeinite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.72-2.83   

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

Cleavage
None   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Langbeinite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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