Vlasovite and Nosean Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Nosean

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.30-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

{110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Nosean chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Nosean Specific Gravity

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