Manganotantalite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Manganotantalite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Manganotantalite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.