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Kashmir sapphire and Tantalite Physical Properties


Tantalite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.2   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Good in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Kashmir sapphire and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Tantalite chemical formula.

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Kashmir sapphire and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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

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