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Narsarsukite and Lazulite 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
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Narsarsukite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Narsarsukite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.