Manganotantalite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Manganotantalite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Manganotantalite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.