Nifontovite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Nifontovite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nifontovite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.