Manganotantalite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Manganotantalite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Manganotantalite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.