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Nifontovite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Nifontovite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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