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Amethyst and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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