Sylvite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.993Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sylvite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sylvite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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