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Narsarsukite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Narsarsukite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Narsarsukite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.