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Mother of Pearl 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
2.65-2.87
2.30-2.40
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Mother of Pearl and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Nosean chemical formula.

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

Mother of Pearl and Nosean Specific Gravity

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