Williamsite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Williamsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Williamsite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Williamsite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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