Nifontovite and Petalite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Petalite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.362.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nifontovite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Grey Gemstones

Nifontovite Vs Gaylussite

Nifontovite Vs Baryte

Nifontovite Vs Gibbsite

Nifontovite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.