Amazonite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
5.2
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
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
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.