Chiastolite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

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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

3.00-3.15Not Available

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

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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

Chiastolite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chiastolite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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