Sard and Nosean Physical Properties

Sard

Nosean

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.30-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Nosean chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Sard and Nosean Specific Gravity

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