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Amber and Nifontovite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.35-2.36
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Amber and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Nifontovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Amber and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

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