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Arfvedsonite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.3-3.5
Uneven
Perfect on [110]
5-6
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
 
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5.2
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Good in one direction
6-6.5
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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