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Simpsonite and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.43-3.44
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Simpsonite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Simpsonite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.