Orbicular jasper and Nosean Physical Properties

Orbicular jasper and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper and Nosean 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 Orbicular jasper and Nosean chemical formula.

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

Orbicular jasper and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orbicular jasper and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orbicular jasper and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orbicular jasper is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.