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Edenite and Nosean Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.372.30-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Edenite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Nosean chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Edenite and Nosean Specific Gravity

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