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Narsarsukite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Narsarsukite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.