Nifontovite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Cordierite

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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

2.35-2.362.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Nifontovite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Nifontovite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.