Narsarsukite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Narsarsukite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Narsarsukite and Amazonite 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 Narsarsukite and Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Narsarsukite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.