Barite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
5.2
Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
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
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.