Amber and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
5.2
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amber and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amber and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.
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