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Narsarsukite
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Narsarsukite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.72-2.833.60-3.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {100} and {110}
Imperfect/fair/absent

Mohs Hardness

6-78-8.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Narsarsukite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Narsarsukite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.