Kashmir sapphire and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Kashmir sapphire and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Simpsonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Kashmir sapphire and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.