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Tortoiseshell and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35   
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
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6-7   

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

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Tortoiseshell and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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