Nifontovite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.36Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nifontovite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Nifontovite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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