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Nifontovite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

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
2.35-2.36
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Nifontovite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Nifontovite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.