Schorlomite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Narsarsukite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.72-2.83

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorlomite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Schorlomite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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