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Nifontovite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
[C,H,O]

Nifontovite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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

Nifontovite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.