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Fibrolite and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.255.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fibrolite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fibrolite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.