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Chrysoprase and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysoprase and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

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