Bytownite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Bytownite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.75Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Bytownite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite 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 Bytownite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Bytownite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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