Simpsonite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Simpsonite

Plumbogummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.014

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-5

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 Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.