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Narsarsukite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Narsarsukite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Narsarsukite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.