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Shigaite and Nosean Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.322.30-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Shigaite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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)

Shigaite and Nosean Specific Gravity

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