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Narsarsukite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.832.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Narsarsukite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Narsarsukite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.