Magnetite and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Magnetite and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Magnetite and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnetite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnetite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnetite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.