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Amazonite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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

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