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Scorzalite and Nifontovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.312.35-2.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-63.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Scorzalite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Nifontovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Scorzalite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

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