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Nuummite and Natrolite Physical Properties


Natrolite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
2.20-2.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Perfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Nuummite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite and Natrolite 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 Nuummite and Natrolite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.

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