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Narsarsukite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83   
4-4.2   

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

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4   

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

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Narsarsukite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Narsarsukite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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