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Imperial Topaz and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
5.2   

Fracture
Uneven   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Imperial Topaz and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Imperial Topaz and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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