Nifontovite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.363.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.8 Mohs Hardness

3.5-54

2 10

1.13 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Nifontovite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Nifontovite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.