Hardystonite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Hardystonite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.396-3.443Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Hardystonite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hardystonite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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