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Andesine and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Nifontovite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.35-2.36   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Andesine and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Nifontovite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

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

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