Blue quartz and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Blue quartz

Simpsonite

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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

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1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Blue quartz and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz 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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Blue quartz and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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