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Variscite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.72-2.83  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Good on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Variscite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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