Narsarsukite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
MgAl2O4
  
Narsarsukite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Narsarsukite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Narsarsukite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.