Nifontovite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nifontovite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nifontovite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nifontovite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.