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Simpsonite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Simpsonite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.