Sulfur and Nosean Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.40
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
{110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
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Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Sulfur and Nosean Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Nosean chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Sulfur and Nosean Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.