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Grandidierite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Manganotantalite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
Not Available   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Grandidierite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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