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Selenite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.72-2.83   

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

Cleavage
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Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

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

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Selenite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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