Manganotantalite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Narsarsukite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.72-2.83

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Manganotantalite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Manganotantalite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.