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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

Narsarsukite
Narsarsukite



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Vesuvianite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.72-2.83
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Good on {100} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

6-76-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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