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Simpsonite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-9999-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
-

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

7-7.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 with dumortierite

Simpsonite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Simpsonite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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