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Pezzottaite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pezzottaite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Narsarsukite 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 Pezzottaite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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