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Apache Tear and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good in one direction  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

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

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Apache Tear and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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