Fluorite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.25Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

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

Fluorite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Fluorite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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