Nifontovite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nifontovite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nifontovite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nifontovite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.