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Riebeckite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.07-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Simpsonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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