Amazonite and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Nifontovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Nifontovite 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 Amazonite and Nifontovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Amazonite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.