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Simpsonite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.11-2.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Simpsonite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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