Pleonast and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Pleonast and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonast 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 Pleonast and Nifontovite chemical formula.

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

Pleonast and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pleonast and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pleonast and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pleonast is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.