Ceylonite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Ceylonite

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.95.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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

Ceylonite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Ceylonite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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