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Erythrite and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
2.30-2.40   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
{110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Erythrite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Nosean chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Nosean Specific Gravity

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

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