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Manganotantalite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite 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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2.54-2.78   

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

Cleavage
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Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Manganotantalite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Manganotantalite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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