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Narsarsukite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Narsarsukite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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

Narsarsukite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Narsarsukite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Narsarsukite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Narsarsukite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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