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Narsarsukite and Purpurite 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
2.72-2.833.2-3.4
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
[100] [001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Narsarsukite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Narsarsukite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.