Diaspore and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diaspore and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diaspore and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.