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Nifontovite and Papagoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
3.25
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nifontovite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nifontovite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.