Feldspar and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Feldspar

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

2.56-2.75Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Feldspar and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar 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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Feldspar and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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