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Riebeckite 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
3.28-3.442.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.06-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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