Iolite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
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Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Iolite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Iolite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.