Amazonite and Nifontovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
2.35-2.36
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3.5-5
  
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)
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.