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Rosasite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rosasite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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