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Mottramite and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.30-2.40   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None observed   
{110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Mottramite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Nosean chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Nosean Specific Gravity

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

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