Peridot and Nifontovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
2.35-2.36
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
Poor
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Peridot and Nifontovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot and Nifontovite 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 Peridot and Nifontovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Peridot and Nifontovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.