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Manganotantalite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.92-3.12   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Manganotantalite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Manganotantalite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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