Faustite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Faustite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Faustite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Faustite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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