Stichtite and Nosean Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20
2.30-2.40
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Stichtite and Nosean Chemical Formula
While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Nosean chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Stichtite and Nosean Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stichtite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stichtite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stichtite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.