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Narsarsukite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Narsarsukite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Narsarsukite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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