Anthophyllite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.5Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Anthophyllite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Manganotantalite 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 Anthophyllite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Anthophyllite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.