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Nosean and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Nosean Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.40  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Nosean and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Nosean and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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