Nifontovite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Nifontovite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Nifontovite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Nifontovite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.