Nifontovite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nifontovite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nifontovite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nifontovite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.