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Austinite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Austinite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Austinite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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