Home
Gemstones


Narsarsukite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Goshenite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Narsarsukite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Narsarsukite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones