Nifontovite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Lawsonite

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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

2.35-2.363.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-58

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 Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.