Langbeinite and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Nifontovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Langbeinite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Nifontovite chemical formula.

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

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Langbeinite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

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