Garnet and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-6.5
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
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.