Alunite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Alunite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alunite 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 Alunite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Alunite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.