Jeremejevite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None observed
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jeremejevite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jeremejevite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jeremejevite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jeremejevite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jeremejevite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.