Austinite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Austinite

Manganotantalite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.12Not Available

1 7.18

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

4-4.55.5-6.5

2 10

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

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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.