Manganotantalite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Manganotantalite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Manganotantalite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Manganotantalite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.