Manganotantalite and Calcite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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2.67-2.73

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Manganotantalite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Manganotantalite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.