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Narsarsukite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83   
3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Narsarsukite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Narsarsukite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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