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Narsarsukite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2 O 4

Narsarsukite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

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

Narsarsukite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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