Glaucophane and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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

Glaucophane and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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