Hemimorphite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Hemimorphite

Tantalite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

Soluble

3.30-3.50

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

5.2

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Good in one direction

6-6.5

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

Hemimorphite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hemimorphite and Tantalite 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 Hemimorphite and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Hemimorphite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite Vs Tantalite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is whereas that of Tantalite is .