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Narsarsukite and Shigaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.832.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Narsarsukite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Narsarsukite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.