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Nifontovite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Nifontovite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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