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Tektite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
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Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

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

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Tektite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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