Forsterite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Forsterite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.23-3.26Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Forsterite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael 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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Forsterite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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