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