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Nosean and Atacamite 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
2.30-2.403.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Nosean and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Nosean and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.