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Nosean and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.40
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Nosean and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Nosean and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.