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Narsarsukite and Diopside 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
2.72-2.833.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Narsarsukite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Narsarsukite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.