Nifontovite and Albite Physical Properties

Nifontovite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Albite 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 Nifontovite and Albite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nifontovite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.