Calcite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Calcite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Calcite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.