Erythrite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Erythrite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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

Erythrite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Erythrite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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