Manganotantalite and Nepheline Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Nepheline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[1010] Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Manganotantalite and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Nepheline 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 Nepheline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Manganotantalite and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.