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Nosean and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.402.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Nosean and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Nosean and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.