Tourmaline and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.35
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tourmaline and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tourmaline and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.