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Baryte and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Manganotantalite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
Not Available   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Baryte and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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