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Narsarsukite and Grossular Garnet 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
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Narsarsukite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Narsarsukite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.