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Narsarsukite
Narsarsukite

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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Narsarsukite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.833.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Narsarsukite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Narsarsukite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.