Magnesite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.12Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Magnesite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Magnesite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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