Nifontovite and Omphacite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Omphacite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.36

3.16-3.43

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Nifontovite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Nifontovite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.