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Chalcedony and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.705.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chalcedony and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chalcedony and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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