Diaspore and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diaspore and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diaspore and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.