Nosean and Vesuvianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.40
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Perfect
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
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6-7
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Nosean and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nosean and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.