Dioptase and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.35Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Dioptase and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Dioptase and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.