Manganotantalite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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HCl soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.71
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Manganotantalite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Manganotantalite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Manganotantalite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.