Hanksite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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

Hanksite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hanksite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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