Simpsonite and Angelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Simpsonite and Angelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite and Angelite 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 Angelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Simpsonite and Angelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Angelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Angelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is Not Available whereas that of Angelite is Not Available.