Manganotantalite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Sodalite

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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 Available2.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on {110}

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

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Manganotantalite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Manganotantalite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.