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Coral and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Coral Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.70   
5.2   

Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-6.5   

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

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Coral and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Coral and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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