Nifontovite and Celestine Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.363.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nifontovite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Nifontovite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.