Halite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Halite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.17Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

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

Halite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Halite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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