Nosean and Anatase Physical Properties

Nosean

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.40

3.82-3.97

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Nosean and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Nosean and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.