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Narsarsukite and Jadeite 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
2.72-2.833.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
2.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Good on [110]
2.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
2.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Narsarsukite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Narsarsukite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.