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Gahnospinel 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
3.65-4.55
5.2
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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