Adularia and Tantalite Physical Properties

Adularia

Tantalite

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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

2.54-2.61

5.2

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Adularia and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Tantalite 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 Adularia and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Adularia and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.