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Poudretteite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.532.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Poudretteite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Poudretteite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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