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Nosean and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Nosean Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.40  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Nosean and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Nosean and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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