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Nifontovite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Nifontovite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Nifontovite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.