Nosean and Vivianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.40
2.64-2.70
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
{110} Perfect
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nosean and Vivianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nosean and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nosean and Vivianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.