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Narsarsukite and Atacamite 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
2.72-2.833.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Narsarsukite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Narsarsukite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.