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Franklinite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Manganotantalite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Franklinite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite 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 Franklinite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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