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Taaffeite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Taaffeite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Taaffeite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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