Strontianite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Strontianite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.79

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Strontianite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite and Simpsonite 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 Strontianite and Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Strontianite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.