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Narsarsukite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Narsarsukite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Narsarsukite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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