Sapphire and Nifontovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
2.35-2.36
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
3.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Sapphire and Nifontovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Nifontovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Sapphire and Nifontovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.
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