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Nosean and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.406.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Nosean and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Nosean and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nosean and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nosean and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nosean is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.