Gibbsite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Manganotantalite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

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

Gibbsite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Compare Grey Gemstones

Gibbsite Vs Vanadinite

Gibbsite Vs Galena

Gibbsite Vs Pallasite

Gibbsite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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