Nifontovite and Creedite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
2.70
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nifontovite and Creedite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nifontovite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nifontovite and Creedite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.