Simpsonite and Pleonaste Physical Properties

Simpsonite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Simpsonite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.