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Chrysoprase and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.72-2.83   

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

Cleavage
None   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

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

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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.

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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.

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