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Shigaite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.72-2.83   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Shigaite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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