Kunzite and Nifontovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.35-2.36
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Kunzite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Nifontovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Kunzite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.