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Narsarsukite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Narsarsukite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Narsarsukite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.