Manganotantalite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Manganotantalite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Manganotantalite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.