Nifontovite and Pleonaste Physical Properties

Nifontovite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nifontovite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.