Nifontovite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

Nifontovite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nifontovite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.