Nosean and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Nosean

Schorlomite

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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

2.30-2.403.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nosean and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Nosean and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.