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Nifontovite and Glass Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
2.39-4.00
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Nifontovite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Nifontovite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.