Nosean and Lepidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.40
2.80-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Perfect
{001} perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nosean and Lepidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nosean and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nosean and Lepidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.