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Variscite and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.30-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
{110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Variscite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Nosean chemical formula.

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Variscite and Nosean Specific Gravity

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

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