Enstatite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Enstatite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.25Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Enstatite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael 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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Enstatite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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