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Narsarsukite and Achroite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.72-2.832.90-3.40
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good on {100} and {110}
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Narsarsukite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Achroite 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 Narsarsukite and Achroite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Achroite- 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.

Narsarsukite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.