Manganotantalite and Neptunite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Neptunite

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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 Available3.19-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} good

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

KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Manganotantalite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Manganotantalite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.