Albite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
5.2
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Albite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 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
Albite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.