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Manganotantalite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.993   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Manganotantalite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganotantalite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Manganotantalite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Manganotantalite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Manganotantalite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Manganotantalite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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