Agate and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Agate

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Simpsonite 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 Agate and Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Agate and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.