Humite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Humite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Humite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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