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Narsarsukite and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
9   

Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Narsarsukite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

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Narsarsukite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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