Kainite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Kainite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kainite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

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

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Kainite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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