Pietersite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Pietersite

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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

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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

57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pietersite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite 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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Pietersite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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