Nifontovite and Zircon Physical Properties

Nifontovite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.363.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Nifontovite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Nifontovite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nifontovite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nifontovite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nifontovite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.