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Amazonite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties >>
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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.

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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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