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Anorthoclase and Nosean Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
2.30-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Anorthoclase and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Nosean chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Anorthoclase and Nosean Specific Gravity

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