Nifontovite and Opal Physical Properties

Nifontovite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Nifontovite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.