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Narsarsukite
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Narsarsukite and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.72-2.832.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Good on {100} and {110}
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-74-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Narsarsukite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Narsarsukite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.