Anglesite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Tantalite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.395.2

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Good in one direction

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anglesite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Anglesite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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