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Edenite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Manganotantalite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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