Nifontovite and Titanite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Titanite

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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

2.35-2.363.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Nifontovite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Titanite 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 Titanite 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 Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.