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Narsarsukite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.833.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Narsarsukite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Narsarsukite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.