Calcite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Calcite

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.735.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Calcite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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