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Nifontovite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Nifontovite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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