Quartz and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Quartz

Nifontovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

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1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Quartz and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Nifontovite chemical formula.

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

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Quartz and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

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