Londonite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Londonite

Narsarsukite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.342.72-2.83

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Londonite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Londonite 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 Londonite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Londonite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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