Manganotantalite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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3-3.15

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

6.0-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Manganotantalite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Manganotantalite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.