Simpsonite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Simpsonite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Amazonite 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 Simpsonite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Simpsonite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.