Hematite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Hematite

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

5.00-5.30Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Hematite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Hematite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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