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Narsarsukite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

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

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Narsarsukite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Narsarsukite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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