Nifontovite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 3.5 – 5.0
Specific Gravity 2.35 – 2.36
Refractive Index 1.573 – 1.585
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Poor
Color various

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Nifontovite
Mohs hardness of Nifontovite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Nifontovite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Nifontovite

尼丰托夫石是一种含钙的硼酸盐矿物,通常呈无色至白色,透明,玻璃光泽,是较为罕见的硼酸盐矿物之一。它最初发现于俄罗斯西伯利亚地区的硼矿床中,以苏联矿物学家尼丰托夫(V. P. Nifontov)命名。由于天然晶体通常细小,宝石级尼丰托夫石极为罕见,几乎只见于矿物学研究标本,在商业宝石市场上几乎没有任何流通。其化学成分和晶体结构对研究硼矿床的成因具有一定的科学价值。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nifontovite?
尼丰托夫石是一种含钙的硼酸盐矿物,通常呈无色至白色,透明,玻璃光泽,是较为罕见的硼酸盐矿物之一。它最初发现于俄罗斯西伯利亚地区的硼矿床中,以苏联矿物学家尼丰托夫(V. P. Nifontov)命名。由于天然晶体通常细小,宝石级尼丰托夫石极为罕见,几乎只见于矿物学研究标本,在商业宝石市场上几乎没有任何流通。其化学成分和晶体结构对研究硼矿床的成因具有一定的科学价值。
What is the hardness of Nifontovite?
Nifontovite has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 to 5.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Nifontovite?
Nifontovite is primarily Various.
How much does Nifontovite cost?
Nifontovite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Nifontovite?
Nifontovite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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