Grossular and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
none
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Grossular and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Grossular and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.