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Amber and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Nifontovite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
2.35-2.36   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
3.5-5   

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

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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.

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.

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