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Nifontovite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Nifontovite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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