Garnet and Tantalite Physical Properties

Garnet

Tantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.335.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Garnet and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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