Rossmanite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3
Not Available
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rossmanite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rossmanite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.