Afghanite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Afghanite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite and Manganotantalite 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 Afghanite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Afghanite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.