Nosean and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Nosean

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.402.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nosean and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Nosean and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.