Tortoiseshell and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.25-1.35Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Tortoiseshell and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell 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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Tortoiseshell and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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