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Nifontovite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Nifontovite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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