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Manganotantalite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.562   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3-3.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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