Vishnevite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite 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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Vishnevite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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