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Hiddenite and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.215.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hiddenite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Tantalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Hiddenite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.