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Narsarsukite and Obsidian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
2.35-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Narsarsukite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian 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 Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.

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