Childrenite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
Not Available
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Childrenite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Childrenite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.