Barite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Barite

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

4.485.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Barite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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