Nifontovite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.363.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Nifontovite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Nifontovite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.