Simpsonite and Catapleiite 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 Available2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Simpsonite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Simpsonite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.