Ammolite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.80Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

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

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Ammolite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Simpsonite chemical formula.

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

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Ammolite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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