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Nifontovite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.363.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Nifontovite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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 Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.