Ekanite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
Not Available
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ekanite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ekanite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.