Nifontovite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
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Nifontovite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nifontovite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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 Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.