Nifontovite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Nifontovite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nifontovite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.