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Nosean and Alabaster Physical Properties

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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
2.30-2.402.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Nosean and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Alabaster 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 Nosean and Alabaster chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Nosean and Alabaster Specific Gravity

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