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Nifontovite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.363.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nifontovite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Chrome Diopside 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 Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nifontovite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.