Fayalite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
4.392
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fayalite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fayalite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.