Carletonite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Carletonite

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

2.45Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Carletonite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite 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 Carletonite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael 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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Carletonite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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