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Nifontovite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
3.84   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Nifontovite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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