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Aegirine and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
5.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aegirine and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine 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 Aegirine and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aegirine and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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