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Simpsonite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Simpsonite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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