Dolomite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Dolomite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.95Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Dolomite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 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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Dolomite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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