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Nifontovite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Not Available   
Splintery   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Nifontovite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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