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Narsarsukite and Xonotlite 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
2.72-2.832.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Narsarsukite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Narsarsukite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.