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Simpsonite

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Simpsonite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99993.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sectile

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

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.
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Simpsonite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Simpsonite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.