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Narsarsukite and Brucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.72-2.832.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Irregular

Cleavage

Good on {100} and {110}
Perfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

6-72.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Narsarsukite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Narsarsukite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.