Manganotantalite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Prasiolite

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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 Available2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Manganotantalite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Manganotantalite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

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