Jadeite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
5.2
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jadeite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jadeite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.