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Lawsonite and Tantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
5.2
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Good in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lawsonite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Tantalite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

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