Nifontovite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Nifontovite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nifontovite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Nifontovite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.