Amazonite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.575.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Amazonite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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