Apatite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Apatite

Tantalite

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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

3.16-3.23

5.2

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Apatite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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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Apatite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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