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Spinel and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spinel and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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