Nifontovite and Diamond Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.363.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nifontovite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

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Nifontovite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.