Amethyst and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good in one direction
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amethyst and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amethyst and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.