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Narsarsukite and Chrysoberyl 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
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
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 Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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

Narsarsukite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

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