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Manganotantalite and Barite Physical Properties


Barite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.48   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
BaSO4   

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Manganotantalite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

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Manganotantalite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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