Linarite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
5.35
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Good in one direction
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Linarite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite 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 Linarite and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Linarite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.