Narsarsukite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.0 – 7.0
Specific Gravity 2.72 – 2.83
Refractive Index 1.61 – 1.647
Crystal System Tetragonal
Luster Vitreous,Pearly
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven,Sub-Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.033

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Narsarsukite
Mohs hardness of Narsarsukite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Narsarsukite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Tetragonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Narsarsukite

纳萨苏克石是一种含钛的链状硅酸盐矿物,通常呈黄色、棕黄色至橙褐色,具有玻璃至油脂光泽,透明至半透明。纳萨苏克石产于碱性正长岩、霞石正长岩及其伟晶岩中,以格陵兰纳萨苏克地区为模式标本产地。此矿物知名度极低,宝石级晶体极为罕见,几乎仅为矿物标本收藏家所知,在商业宝石市场上几乎没有流通。其独特的黄橙色调和产自极地地区的稀有性,使其成为地球化学和岩石学研究的重要对象。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Narsarsukite?
纳萨苏克石是一种含钛的链状硅酸盐矿物,通常呈黄色、棕黄色至橙褐色,具有玻璃至油脂光泽,透明至半透明。纳萨苏克石产于碱性正长岩、霞石正长岩及其伟晶岩中,以格陵兰纳萨苏克地区为模式标本产地。此矿物知名度极低,宝石级晶体极为罕见,几乎仅为矿物标本收藏家所知,在商业宝石市场上几乎没有流通。其独特的黄橙色调和产自极地地区的稀有性,使其成为地球化学和岩石学研究的重要对象。
What is the hardness of Narsarsukite?
Narsarsukite has a Mohs hardness of 6.0 to 7.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Narsarsukite?
Narsarsukite is primarily Various.
How much does Narsarsukite cost?
Narsarsukite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Narsarsukite?
Narsarsukite belongs to the Tetragonal crystal system.

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