Manganotantalite and Axinite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Manganotantalite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Manganotantalite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.