Barite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Barite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Barite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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