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Narsarsukite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite 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   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Narsarsukite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Narsarsukite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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