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Manganotantalite
Manganotantalite

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Manganotantalite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available1.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Manganotantalite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Manganotantalite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.