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Amazonite and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.30-2.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Amazonite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Nosean 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 Amazonite and Nosean chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.

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