Ametrine and Tantalite Physical Properties

Ametrine and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Tantalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ametrine and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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