Manganotantalite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.3
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
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None.
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Manganotantalite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Manganotantalite and Almandine Garnet 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 Manganotantalite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Manganotantalite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.