Manganotantalite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Manganotantalite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Manganotantalite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.