Nifontovite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.36Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

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)

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Nifontovite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.