Jade and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Jade

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.38Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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

Jade and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jade and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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