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Nifontovite and Anatase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Nifontovite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Nifontovite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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