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Narsarsukite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Purpurite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4-4.5   

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   

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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.

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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.

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