Manganotantalite and Pumpellyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.20-3.30
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Manganotantalite and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Manganotantalite and Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Manganotantalite and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Pumpellyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Pumpellyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3.20-3.30 whereas that of Pumpellyite is 3.20-3.30.