Nifontovite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
2.65-2.90
Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nifontovite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nifontovite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nifontovite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.