Euclase and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
  
5.2
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
  
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
Good in one direction
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Euclase and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase and Tantalite 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 Euclase and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Euclase and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.