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Narsarsukite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.833.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Narsarsukite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Narsarsukite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.