Edenite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Edenite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.37Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on (110)

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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

Edenite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Edenite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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