Almandine and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Almandine

Manganotantalite

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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

3.95-4.30Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

none

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Almandine and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Almandine and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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